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who made my open house a huge success, great to meet everyone, tons of nice cars. Had plenty of food, and I appreciate the great feedback on my little detailing seminar. Special thanks to the forum members who stopped by, which were Cadillac, Solstice, 300c and Chrylser group, Mustang, SRT, and...

Here are some pics of the clear bra install, the new service I provide at my shop. This 400HP V8 Sol sure looked great after the job, this job was done with 3-M, my guy could not get the venture sheild in time for this job, however I'm looking into that film as an option in the future. I'm glad...

Here is a 57 Fairlane 500 I got in my shop yesterday, the owner found me through an article I wrote in Old Cars Weekly. The problem was overspray, not sure if it was airborne or introduced when it was painted. After claying it, the finish turned out like glass, add polish and sealant, words...

I had the opportunity to go to the Edmons auction that was held not far from my house on Sat, normaly cost $35 just to get in, friend got me a ticket. I never sat down in front of an auction like this to watch the bidding, in case you are not familiar with this auction, they specialize in muscle...

Check out the new look on my hood, I painted out the cowl section and I have recieved more compliments now than when I had the mural on it, I think it looks more like the 69 440 six packs, only they had the induction facing forward. Gary

I'm having an open house at my shop (954 W lake in Roselle) on Oct 20th, mini car show and a mini detail seminar (optional) I will have pizza, snacks and drink. Hope you can come, 6.30 - ???? Gary directions; from 355 (also 290 and 53) and lake st go west on lake past roselle/ Bloomingdale rd...

Recently I had a plumber over the house to perform a job I had no time/(desire) to do. time spent was about 20 minutes, and he handed me a bill for $165. wouldn't it be nice if we could command such pay? I suspect that because on a wide spread scale we are our worst enemy. Grant it we can't get...

Here is what will be hitting the papers early next week, I deleted all "sales" type info as not to break forum rules. Enjoy, Gary For immediate release For Further Information contact: Rick Smith/ Panorama Studios...

I did it again, we had a town festival last week, and I paid $50 for a 10 foot by 10 foot space. I set up my display with car care products, and put out a jug with a sign saying "raffle, you must play to win!" had people put in their name and phone number at the end of the day I had 80 names...

After years of planning, and weeks of filming my detailing DVD has hit the market. Today I hosted an auto detailing clinic at an area library (see post in Midwest section) and to my suprise the program director bought a copy from me and is going to make it part of the DVD section in the library...

When my youngest son Michael was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 4,(he is now 14) my wife and I never knew what we were up against. The daily multiple insulin shots (up to 6 a day) and rigorous blood testing was something Michael adjusted to much quicker than my wife and I did. But it...

It pays to have contacts, I know both the caddy master and general manager at Medinah Country Club and I’ve detailed both there cars. The club is also like 3 minutes from my house, this year since they hosted the PGA, they wanted me to detail a Buick Lucerne that was to be given away to...

Anyone heard of using a few drops of dishwashing liquid deluted with water for cleaing glass, it is suppose to be streek free. anyone tried this method? gary

This was a treat, but it made for a long day. This is a 1972 280SE 3.5, a rare classic. The paint was original with 44,000 miles, but needed to be clayed really bad. There is a ton of chrome on this car as you can see, to my suprise, no pitting, all in excellant condition. After I clayed, I deep...

Here is a Porsche I got in yesterday, had a mark on the rear plastic window, not sure what it was, but it didn't come off with clay, or all purose, as you know it doesn't take much to damage those plastic windows, really sensative material. I took a Q tip with a small amount of goo gone, and...

I just came back froma 10 day trip to Alaska, no one care about how their car looks. didn't see one detailed vehicle. I guess they are too busy enjoying the scenery. I saw 6 grizzly bears, 5 moose, 2 wolf, carrabo, fox, and bald eagles. I did mostly hiking in the high country, went to Denali...

These pics don't do this just justice, sun was hidding. its a 1955 chevy pick up series 1, limited production. Cars like this are harder to do than a driver car. I had to wet sand a couple of areas due to surface scratches and my goal was to produce a 3-d type of mirror finish. The owner says he...

I got an email a few months ago thinking it was spam. The guy introduced himself as the owner of panarama studios from Ca. As it turns out the guy has been following my posts on a few forums and came to the conclusion that I would be the right canidate for taping a "How to" detailing DVD. His...

This is every's detailers dream, a 1970 Superbird Hemi. When I got the call from this owner, and he told me what the car was, I got goose bumps. he was the 2nd owner, and had the car in storage after the restoration. Visual inspection of the car looked great, but after touching it, I knew it...

I may have the chance to detail a 1970 Hemi Super Bird, I heard of a 70 challenger that sold for over a million, is this car in the same catagory?> if I get the job if will be the most expensive car I ever detailed, in first place right now is a new Murcialago. gary